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Jerusalem luxury holiday destination

Jerusalem

The eternal city — three faiths, four quarters, one Old City.

Best time
March–May and September–November
Flight time
Around 5 hours from the UK
Currency
Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Language
Hebrew & Arabic (English widely spoken)

About Jerusalem

Walking Jerusalem's Old City is one of the world's great travel experiences — the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock all within a few minutes of each other. Modern Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market comes alive after dark.

Things to do

  • Old City walking tour
  • Western Wall
  • Yad Vashem
  • Machane Yehuda market

Excursions we love

  • Masada sunrise & Dead Sea
  • Bethlehem
  • Judean Desert jeep tour
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Jerusalem

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Market-driven Israeli

Machneyuda

The riotous Mahane Yehuda favourite that changed how the world thinks about Israeli food.

Biblical Israeli

Eucalyptus

Chef Moshe Basson's homage to ingredients from the Bible — the tasting menu is a history lesson on a plate.

Modern Israeli

Mona

Refined seasonal dining in a beautiful stone-vaulted room near Bezalel.

Balkan-Jerusalem

Azura

Mahane Yehuda institution — slow-cooked stubbies of hamin, sofrito and stuffed vegetables.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.

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